diff --git a/src/network/network_client.cpp b/src/network/network_client.cpp
index b019266d9a..53223afcb7 100644
--- a/src/network/network_client.cpp
+++ b/src/network/network_client.cpp
@@ -223,10 +223,11 @@ void ClientNetworkGameSocketHandler::ClientError(NetworkRecvStatus res)
 		SendError(errorno);
 	}
 
+	this->CloseConnection(res);
+
 	ClientNetworkEmergencySave();
 
 	_switch_mode = SM_MENU;
-	this->CloseConnection(res);
 	_networking = false;
 }